Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A New Companion, New Investigator, And Ridin' The River!

Hey Dad! Things have been going alright.
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Elder Bird makes Christmas cookies with "Indy" Jones and
his new companion Elder Lindsay from Logan.

﻿ ﻿﻿ My new comp is Elder Lindsay from Logan, Utah! He just hit his year mark on the 18th of this month. He is a really cool kid! I am glad he is here since I am kind of in charge and more familiar with the area. We are never done working. I just want to keep finding people so I am not stuck inside studying or out in the rain because it's cold!

As for this week, we found a new investigator! Her name is Caley, is 16 years-old and just had a baby a month ago. She was a referral from a member. We taught her a couple times this week and she is scheduled to get baptized on December 4th! I was pretty excited about that! The Vaughns are still scheduled for baptism this weekend. Hopefully it works out and iIam sure it will! :) We're going to be over there everyday this week to help them prepare, so it will be good for them!

On Thanksgiving we have alot to do! Three turkey bowls, we go to the bishop's house for dinner, and then make the rounds to all the families who want us to stop by. Haha!

That's nuts about all the snow in Utah. I think I would rather serve in the snow than in rain! In the rain you just get wet. At least with snow you can stay dry! :)

I hope you guys have an awesome Thanksgiving! It's weird it's already Thankgiving. Time flies! I love you, wish you the best.

Love, Your only son! :) Brock

We thought we'd share a video Brock sent a couple weeks ago when the weather in Albany-Corvallis was nicer. Some folks might try to walk on water. Elder Bird and Elder Johnson put a spin on that by riding their bikes across the Willamette River.

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Mission Call! May 7, 2010

Farewell, August 1, 2010

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Oregon Eugene Mission

Brock's Mission President

President Mark Young and Sister Sue Young. They have four children and are from the Mount Olympus 4th Ward, Salt Lake Mount Olympus North Stake. President Young was a bishop and a former counselor in a stake presidency. Also served as a Young Men president, ward mission leader, high councilor, elders quorum president, and missionary in the Canada Toronto Mission. He has owned several McDonald's restaurants in the Salt Lake area. Click on their photo to see the Oregon Eugene Mission blog!

Lincoln City--Brock Opens A New Area, His Last Area!

Lincoln City is right on the coast, a beautiful place to end Brock's mission. He was sent to open this area and hopefully pave the way for many to be introduced to the Gospel. Lincoln has nearly 8-thousand residents. It's two main industries are tourism and retirement!

Winston--January 2012--May 2012 Served As Zone Leader

Brock lives in Winston, a very small town with a population of about 25-hundred people. It is next door to the more famous town of Roseburg. Located in Southwestern Oregon, Roseburg is a part of the hundred valleys of the Umpqua. In Roseburg, you can climb a mountain, raft a river or catch a salmon in some of the most picturesque areas of the Pacific Northwest. It is a part of a water wonderland crowned by the world famous Umpqua River. It is also close to the Oregon coast!

Brock's Weather In Lincoln City

Bend--July 2011--January 2012 Served As Zone Leader

Bend is central Oregon's largest city with a population of 76,639 as of the 2010 US Census. The town is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range along the Deschutes River. It started as a logging town but is now known for its many outdoor sports, including mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and golf.

Eugene--Served July 2011

Eugene is Oregon's second largest city with a population of 156,000. It's home to the Oregon Ducks and is widely known for its beauty, biking, running, rafting and kayaking.

Eugene Video Tour!

Klamath Falls--Served January-June 2011

Main Street in Klamath Falls. The town's population is about 21,000. The biggest employers are a medical center and the school district. Klamath Falls is also home to the Oregon National Guard's 173 Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field.

Klamath Falls Video

Corvallis--Served August 2010-January 2011

Downtown Corvallis. Population 55,000. Corvallis is the Benton County Seat, and a study showed that the county is the least religious per capita in the nation!

Brock's First Mission President

President Thomas MacDonald and Sister Kaye MacDonald. They were released in July 2011. Click on photo to see their blog.

Medford, Oregon Temple

The temple in Medford resides within the Oregon Eugene Mission. It is the 79th operating LDS temple and was dedicated in April 2000. There is also a temple in Portland.